How To Successfully Climb Mountains And Pass Through Valleys With Pathfinders in Apex Legend

Pathfinder – Forward Scout

Summary

Pathfinder is arguably the most similar character to the pilot of Titanfall 2. If you are familiar with Titanfall, you know that the grappling gun has become an effective tool for navigating the map in the game. Grappling hook, provides high mobility for Pathfinder. His passive skill Insider Knowledge gives the theme information about the locations that will be covered by a narrowing ring and finally, his Ultimate, Zipline Gun, is able to create ziplines wherever the pathfinder is.

Passive move: Insider Knowledge

This unique Pathfinder skill allows this character to access Survey Beacons scattered on the map. After accessing a beacon, Pathfinder’s Map will be updated with information about safe locations when the map starts to narrow. This information is quite important, because it can only be accessed by Pathfinders, and can determine a good place to defend until the match is over.

Tactical move: Grappling Hook

Cooldown: 15 seconds

This skill allows Pathfinders to shoot ropes that can lift this character to high ground, or simply advance faster. Not only that, this skill can be combined by shooting the Grappling hook at the enemy and attacking them with melee when they are close.

Ultimate move: Zipline Gun

charge time: 90 seconds

Pathfinders can create their own Ziplines that can be used to quickly access high or distant locations. This zipline is permanent, and can be used by anyone.

Overall

Pathfinder is arguably the king of mobility in Apex Legends. The ability to move using a grappling hook makes this character very suitable when played with a sniper rifle. Positioning is easy for Pathfinders, and a team that has a Pathfinder can move much faster, and can reach high places more easily than a team that doesn’t have a Pathfinder.

Tips for playing as a Pathfinder

1. Use passive when you meet survey beacons

His passive, Insider Knowledge is very useful for determining the next safe location when the game map starts to narrow. at first it might not be very useful, but as the mid-game and enemies are running low, this information can give you time to scout at one point, before the enemy comes to avoid the ring.

2. Use Zipline to reach high places

Pathfinder’s ability to reach high ground thanks to his zipline and grapple gives him a distinct advantage. With a sniper, such as the G7, Kraben or longbow with a good scope, Pathfinder can be a reliable sniper with a fairly wide field of view on the map.

3. Use the Zipline to get out of the battle

Surprise is an important element in battle royale games like Apex, and it’s not uncommon for us to fall into enemy traps. Just like Wraith, Pathfinder can run away from problems using its Zipline. The zipline can be used from 2 directions, and can also be used by the enemy, this can be an opportunity to make your own trap. Shooting enemies that are still hanging on the zipline is fairly easy, so use the zipline creatively.

4. Use Grappling hook to attract enemies

This tactic may be a little risky and requires coordination with the team. but Grappling hooks can be used to draw enemies towards you. Of course they can fight back, but usually this happens so quickly, most players panic when they are suddenly pulled by Pathfinder. The risk is also quite large, if you miss, you will be pulled by a grappling gun. This instead opens up your position to the enemy. Luckily you can cancel the grapple process by crouching, but you still need to be careful when executing this tactic.